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“Zig zag lines, parallel crossing, I have no idea what any of it means”: Cyclists call for “regular compulsory retests” for motorists after driver filmed ignoring bike crossing (road.cc)
submitted 11 months ago by to c/micromobility@lemmy.world
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[–] -1 points 11 months ago (3 children)

People suck at driving cars. They are entitled shitheads that should be kicked in the head repeatedly. But they are sooooo much better at driving than most people on bikes. Dear Deity!

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago (2 children)

    Not in my town. Cyclists wouldn't last long if they were as bad as the drivers here. It's been a long time since I rode into town and saw no driver on their phone or jump a red light (turn through red is illegal here).

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  • [–] 2 points 11 months ago (1 child)

    Don't think I've ever seen an actual red-light-jump. Different driving culture, I guess. People on bikes here doesn't seem to understand that there isn't a rule that says "bikes always go first" and they seem to be clueless about the consequences of being hit. Sure, I'll feel bad, but not physically. They might be dead or broken.

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  • [–] 0 points 11 months ago

    We have them all: amber gamblers, crossing creepers, jumping the gun, the cautious nighttime non-stoppers, the good old blast through...

    There is a rule in the UK that bikes get priority over cars unless markings show otherwise, and another that walkers get priority over both. Some drivers are still in denial and seem to think they won't get tickets (or education classes if lucky) if they ignore new rules they dislike for long enough!

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